Shelby Brown

Windows 11 Finally Adds Android Apps. Here’s How to Download Them

Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest operating system, is finally starting to roll out one of its anticipated features, Android apps for PC, according to a release from the company. The Amazon Appstore in the Microsoft Store — where you’ll be able to download Android apps — will start in preview in the US.  Accessing Android Apps for PC …

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Google One: What to know about price, storage and how it’s different from Google Drive

Since Google capped its unlimited free storage in Google Photos at 15GB in June, you may have considered signing up for Google One to get more space. Formerly known as Paid Google Drive Storage, Google One is Google’s cloud storage service that’s been around since 2018. Signing up for a Google One membership gets you 100GB of space to use across Google …

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Digital photo storage: 6 ways to keep your photos safe in case of an emergency

This story is part of Road Trip 2020, CNET’s series on how we’re preparing now for what could come next. When a natural disaster hits and your possessions are lost or destroyed, people sometimes offer the phrase “things can be replaced” as comfort. This is true to some extent — you can easily buy furniture, curtains and kitchen appliances again. …

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10 apps to help you embrace self

Most people know it’s important to take care of your physical health, but not everyone knows it’s equally important to take the time to address their mental health needs. Learning how to handle stress and make time for yourself are just as important as eating right and exercising. All of these things are aspect of self-care and can help people …

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7 stargazing apps for spotting constellations and more

As the country still handles the coronavirus, some people might still be uncomfortable gathering for group activities. But simply looking at the stars with a close friend or partner can be a relaxing way to spend an evening.  My husband and I are far enough out in the country to see stars, but we haven’t completely escaped the city’s light pollution. …

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HBO Max has some changes to make before it can match Netflix

HBO Max joined the streaming service wars in 2020, and it’s already gained a lot of momentum for a new service. Together, HBO and HBO Max have over 73.8 million subscribers, according to the New York Times. However, streaming giant Netflix still casts a mighty shadow over its competitors with over 200 million subscribers.  HBO Max might have a fraction …

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Samsung Care Plus: What it covers, and should you get it?

After its third Unpacked event of 2021, Samsung unveiled its latest foldable phones — the Galaxy Z Fold 3 ($1,800) and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 ($1,000). Both phones are cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G from 2020, which sported a $2,000 price tag. Even though the foldables technically have a price drop and promotions galore, $1,000 or …

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Don’t buy an Apple Watch 7 until you learn how the trade

The Apple Watch Series 7 ($399) is pretty impressive: The device runs WatchOS 8 and has a larger, more durable screen, as well as new workout and fall detection options. If you’re planning to upgrade, you might be wondering what to do with your old Apple Watch. Don’t just abandon your old watch in a junk drawer. You can save money on a new …

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Use this hidden iPhone feature to drag

The release of iOS 15 finally brought drag-and-drop to the iPhone ($285 at Amazon) — a feature that’s been available on the iPad ($130 at Amazon) for several years now, thanks to iPadOS15’s various multitasking capabilities. However, it wasn’t one of the highlighted features when the big iPhone update released last year, which is why you may not be familiar with it. …

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Google wants to help you work more efficiently with these 6 features

Google rolled out a slate of productivity features at the Google I/O developers conference in May, 2021 alongside the new Android 12 operating system, camera and WearOS updates. Google will house its new productivity features, which are aimed at connecting hybrid workplaces, under the name Smart Canvas. Brett Pearce/CNET Those updates, features and tools are meant to enhance frequently used apps …

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